Simon, a resident of Oklahoma, sues Madison, a resident of Vermont, for copyright infringement. Simon demands $80,000 from Madison in damages. In this scenario, the case qualifies for federal jurisdiction on the grounds of _____.

A. senatorial courtesy
B. contempt of court
C. diversity of citizenship
D. justiciable controversy
E. original intent


Answer: C

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a. ?Censoring something in advance of its publication  b. ?Detaining someone on the suspicion he or she will commit a crime  c).?Banning a religious practice before a hearing on its legality  d. ?Banning in advance a rally or demonstration 

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Theories tell us which facts are most relevant in a situation. This is the _____ element of theory

A) covariance B) description C) explanation D) prediction E) prescription

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The concept of social class refers to the ordering of groups in society

A. and affects how frequently elections take place. B. including such objective characteristics as income, education, or occupation. C. without taking into consideration economic status. D. and is affected by military spending by the government.

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